Massachusetts
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. VCU Rams: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Massachusetts looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead VCU 38-26.
Massachusetts came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
VCU Rams @ Massachusetts Minutemen
Current Records: VCU 17-8, Massachusetts 16-9
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Mullins Center — Amherst, Massachusetts
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $15.00
What to Know
We’ve got another exciting Atlantic 10 matchup on schedule as the VCU Rams and the Massachusetts Minutemen are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on February 20th at Mullins Center. VCU is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
VCU scored the most points they’ve had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against the Billikens by a score of 95-85. The high flying offensive effort was a huge turnaround for VCU considering their 49-point performance the contest before.
VCU can attribute much of their success to Joe Bamisile, who scored 27 points, and Max Shulga, who scored 26 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that’s the most points Shulga has scored all season.
Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored Massachusetts last Saturday, but the final result did not. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 82-81 to the Explorers.
Josh Cohen put forth a good effort for the losing side as he dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds. He didn’t help Massachusetts’ cause all that much against the Spiders on Wednesday but the same can’t be said for this contest. Another player making a difference was Matt Cross, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
The Rams have been performing incredibly well recently as they’ve won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. As for the Minutemen, their loss dropped their record down to 16-9.
Keep an eye on the arc in Tuesday’s game: VCU have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 36.7% of their threes per game. It’s a different story for Massachusetts, though, as they’ve only made 31.5% of their threes this season. Given VCU’s sizable advantage in that area, the Minutemen will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything came up roses for VCU against the Minutemen in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 83-55 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for VCU since the team won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Massachusetts is a 3.5-point favorite against VCU, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Minutemen, as the game opened with the Minutemen as a 1.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 144.5 points.
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Series History
VCU has won 6 out of their last 8 games against Massachusetts.
- Jan 17, 2023 – VCU 83 vs. Massachusetts 55
- Feb 26, 2022 – VCU 77 vs. Massachusetts 62
- Feb 26, 2020 – Massachusetts 60 vs. VCU 52
- Jan 19, 2019 – VCU 68 vs. Massachusetts 50
- Feb 21, 2018 – VCU 82 vs. Massachusetts 78
- Jan 07, 2017 – VCU 81 vs. Massachusetts 64
- Mar 11, 2016 – VCU 85 vs. Massachusetts 70
- Feb 11, 2016 – Massachusetts 69 vs. VCU 63
Massachusetts
Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit in Waltham
A person was hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Police responded just after 10 a.m. to the crash at the intersection of Elm Street and Carter Street.
Officers began treating the pedestrian, who was then taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.
The driver stayed at the scene, the Waltham Police Department said.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Massachusetts
People are moving out of Massachusetts but the population still grew
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More people left Massachusetts than moved in from 2024 to 2025, with the state ranking fourth in the nation for net domestic migration loss, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Thousands of residents left the Bay State for other states during that period. Regionally, the Northeast experienced a net domestic migration loss of 205,552, according to the data.
Despite the domestic outflow, Massachusetts’ population still grew by 15,524 when factoring in births, deaths, and international migration.
Here’s what to know about the states with the highest and lowest net domestic migration across the country:
Massachusetts’ net domestic, international migration from 2024 to 2025
From July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, Massachusetts had a net domestic migration of -33,340, with 33,340 more people moving out of the state than moving in, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Meanwhile, the state had a net international migration of 40,240, as 40,240 more people moved into Massachusetts from abroad than left.
States with highest net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025
Here were the states with the highest net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:
- North Carolina: 84,064 residents
- Texas: 67,299 residents
- South Carolina: 66,622 residents
- Tennessee: 42,389 residents
- Arizona: 31,107 residents
- Georgia: 27,333 residents
- Alabama: 23,358 residents
- Florida: 22,517 residents
- Idaho: 19,915 residents
- Nevada: 14,914 residents
States with lowest net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025
Here were the states with the lowest net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:
- California: -229,077 residents
- New York: -137,586 residents
- Illinois: -40,017 residents
- New Jersey: -37,428 residents
- Massachusetts: -33,340 residents
- Louisiana: -14,387 residents
- Maryland: -12,127 residents
- Colorado: -12,100 residents
- Hawaii: -8,876 residents
- Connecticut: -5,945 residents
New England states’ net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025
Here’s how New England states ranked on net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:
- Maine: 7,406 residents (ranked 18th nationally)
- New Hampshire: 6,554 residents (ranked 22nd nationally)
- Vermont: -726 residents (ranked 34th nationally)
- Rhode Island: -1,551 residents (ranked 36th nationally)
- Connecticut: -5,945 residents (ranked 42nd nationally)
- Massachusetts: -33,340 residents (ranked 47th nationally)
Census regions with highest net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025
Here’s how the four Census regions ranked on net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:
- South: 357,790 residents
- Midwest: 16,040 residents
- West: -168,278 residents
- Northeast: -205,552 residents
Massachusetts
Planning a staycation? Tripadvisor recommends this MA city
Spend a day in Salem, Massachusetts
Join us as we check out landmarks in Salem, Massachusetts.
Are you thinking about spending some time off but don’t want to splurge on a big international vacation?
A summer 2025 report found that many Americans are choosing nearby staycations over changing time zones.
And Tripadvisor said one of the best travel experiences you could have in the United States would actually be a guided walking tour in Salem, Massachusetts, and the Freedom Trail walking tour in Boston.
As part of 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do, Tripadvisor said that History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour is the second-best experience in the U.S.
As we move on from 2025 onto 2026, here’s what you need to know about this Bay State travel opportunity.
Tripadvisor said Salem has the second best experience in the U.S.
Tripadvisor said the History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour is one of the best experiences in the United States. Its AI summary tool said the tour guides paint a vivid portrait of one of America’s most macabre towns.
Here’s what Tripadvisor said about it: “There are many Salem tours out there but few are as compelling as this one, led by a local historian who brings alive the city’s history at the time of day you choose. For a spookier experience, pick a nighttime tour led by lantern light. Visit the Burying Point Cemetery, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion garden as your guide tells stories of the haunted history of Salem, Massachusetts.”
The itinerary says the tour begins at Salem Old Town Hall and ends at Hamilton Hall, visiting sites like the Bewitched statue of Elizabeth Montgomery and The Witch House at Salem on the way.
You can book History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour at this link here. Be aware that this event is booked 23 days in advance, the tour’s Tripadvisor page said.
Kathleen Wong contributed to the reporting of this story. Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
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